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  • 2-child limit on Myanmar Muslims

    25 May 2013 : YANGON - Authorities in Myanmar's western Rakhine state have imposed a two-child limit for Muslim Rohingya families.

  • Thai shuttlers' dream ends

    25 May 2013 : KUALA LUMPUR - Thailand put up a spirited fight before bowing out 3-1 to three-time champions South Korea, which reached their seventh Sudirman Cup final on Saturday.

  • Bugs seize Phitsanulok house

    25 May 2013 : Hordes of black bugs have overwhelmed a house in Phitsanulok, forcing the owners to take temporary refuge in a temple.

  • Fourth Khon Kaen suspect caught

    25 May 2013 : Police have arrested the fourth suspect in the murder of the chief administrator of the Khon Kaen provincial administration organisation (PAO).

  • UTCC: Policy rate cut unlikely

    25 May 2013 : The Bank of Thailand is not likely to reduce its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday even though economic growth has not been as strong as expected, says economist Thanavath Phonvichai.

  • Second chance for rare turtles

    25 May 2013 : DPA PHNOM PENH - One hundred rare turtle hatchlings have been released into the Mekong River in Cambodia as part of conservation efforts, after receiving a traditional Buddhist blessing from monks.

  • Poll: Pongsak blamed for blackout

    25 May 2013 : Energy Minister Pongsak Raktapongpaisal should be held responsible for the massive blackout in 14 southern provinces on Tuesday, say the majority of respondents to an Abac Poll.

  • US push on Myanmar in new phase

    25 May 2013 : WASHINGTON - After a landmark visit by Myanmar's leader, the United States is looking to a new phase of greater cooperation to encourage reform with the former pariah state as it runs out of major symbolic steps.

  • PM hopes for Japan investment

    25 May 2013 : Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said she hoped more Japanese investors would take part in the government's infrastructure megaprojects following her visit to Japan.

  • Gold prices up 50 baht

    25 May 2013 : The Gold Traders Association this morning announced buying prices at 19,359.32 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 19,650 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.

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